Caltrans
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details Job Code #: JC-496597
Position #(s): 913-110-3155-XXX
Working Title: Office Chief (Office of State Programs)
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information: Caltrans Mission – Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision – A thriving and connected California.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief for the Division of Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of State Programs. The incumbent oversees multiple functional branches and a large portfolio of projects implemented by local agencies statewide. The position provides leadership in program management, project delivery oversight, technical support including the understanding and facilitation of resolution of complex engineering issues, and the development and implementation of strategic investment metrics. Program alignment with departmental goals, State and Federal funding requirements, operational efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making are key responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for programming and allocating funds, coordinating programming and funding recommendations, developing policy guidance, and participating in high‑level policy and planning decisions. The incumbent also implements proactive oversight of local agencies to ensure programs are used in the best interest of the public.
Special Requirements
549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either
I
One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior‑level engineer in the California state service.
Or
II
One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service, and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Or
III
Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service.
Examination Information This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. Candidates must accurately and completely fill out their State application (STD. 678) and list all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications.” The examination is not a civil service list; eligibility cannot be transferred to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results. Note: Out‑of‑Class (OOC) experience requires submission of approved OOC documentation.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date (11/13/2025).
Applications can be submitted electronically through CalCareer or by mailing hard copy to the Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Roberto Moreno, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, a current resume (optional), and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the MSP Statement of Qualifications Form PM‑0504.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations for the interview process should request accommodations at the time of contact.
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $13,892.00 - $15,782.00
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details Job Code #: JC-496597
Position #(s): 913-110-3155-XXX
Working Title: Office Chief (Office of State Programs)
Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information: Caltrans Mission – Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision – A thriving and connected California.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief for the Division of Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of State Programs. The incumbent oversees multiple functional branches and a large portfolio of projects implemented by local agencies statewide. The position provides leadership in program management, project delivery oversight, technical support including the understanding and facilitation of resolution of complex engineering issues, and the development and implementation of strategic investment metrics. Program alignment with departmental goals, State and Federal funding requirements, operational efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making are key responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for programming and allocating funds, coordinating programming and funding recommendations, developing policy guidance, and participating in high‑level policy and planning decisions. The incumbent also implements proactive oversight of local agencies to ensure programs are used in the best interest of the public.
Special Requirements
549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Either
I
One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior‑level engineer in the California state service.
Or
II
One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service, and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service.
Or
III
Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service.
Examination Information This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. Candidates must accurately and completely fill out their State application (STD. 678) and list all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications.” The examination is not a civil service list; eligibility cannot be transferred to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results. Note: Out‑of‑Class (OOC) experience requires submission of approved OOC documentation.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date (11/13/2025).
Applications can be submitted electronically through CalCareer or by mailing hard copy to the Department of Transportation, MSP, Attn: Roberto Moreno, 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, a current resume (optional), and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the MSP Statement of Qualifications Form PM‑0504.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations for the interview process should request accommodations at the time of contact.
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